Africa Nigeria A trial has begun in London between the British multinational oil company Shell and two Ogoni communities in the Niger delta, who are demanding that the oil company be held responsible for the pollution of the area
Africa Nigeria The ancient city of Ile-Ife witnessed a historic moment as the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, conferred royal titles on 20 newly appointed traditional rulers in a colourful ceremony at the Palace of Oodua
Africa Nigeria The National Association of Resident Doctors NARD is on a five-day warning strike to press their demands as its ultimatum to government expired on 10 September
Africa Nigeria The Nigeria Immigration Service has doubled the cost of acquiring the Nigerian international passport from N50.000 to N100.000, slightly under €56, for a 32-page passport with 5-year validity; new tariffs will be effective starting 1 September 2025
Africa Nigeria Intelligence has spotted hideouts used by criminals in Abuja; in the interest of public safety, Federal Capital Territory Administration has started targeted cleanups with the demolition of a section of Jazz and Blues Entertainment at Panorama Park